He grew up in a small town, eyes on the open road Dreaming of chrome horses, sunsets painted in gold Saved every dollar, worked those long nights and days A map on his bedroom wall, freedom just miles away Then the doctor came calling, with a cruel twist of fate Said: Son, you got a countdown, better not wait So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can He finally bought that Harley, black as a midnight sky Said goodbye to the city lights, let the highway decide Mountains, rivers, old motels, strangers who became friends Every sunrise a blessing, no knowing where it ends He feels the engine thunder, heartbeat in every mile Pain hiding in the rearview, living free for a while So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can When the nights get colder and the road feels long He still hears that whisper: Boy, be strong He traded tears for open skies and gasoline Turned his last days into a wild, endless dream So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can One last sunrise, one last bend He smiles at the horizon, no regrets in the end Ride while I can Ride while I can